Living Jesuit Values

Georgetown lives its Catholic and Jesuit tradition

Jesuits have played a significant role in the growth and evolution of Georgetown into a global research university deeply rooted in the Catholic faith. Georgetown embraces the principles of St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus, by educating men and women to serve others in the world and providing opportunities for intellectual, spiritual and moral growth. This identity thrives today in many academic, social justice and faith-based programs on campus.

Sen. Richard Durbin (D-Illinois) served as keynote speaker for the launch of Georgetown Law Center's low bono law firm that will provide affordable, high-quality legal services to D.C. residents who don't qualify for free legal aid.

Republican National Committee chair Michael Steele and NPR contributor Cokie Roberts were among the panelists at an event reflecting on Pope Francis' Sept. 22-27 trip to America. The event was sponsored by Georgetown's Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life.

A School of Nursing & Health Studies professor has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of State to support work in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Tunisia on community-based epidemiology related to infectious diseases and responsible science in health technology development and diffusion.

A $3.6 million grant from the National Institute of Health (NIH) to Georgetown and three other universities will fund a project aimed at improving the health of one of the most vulnerable patient groups in the world – pregnant women with HIV.

A week before Pope Francis made his first visit to America, hundreds of philosophers, economists, social scientists and development practitioners from nearly 50 countries gathered at Georgetown to address how to enable the world’s most poor and vulnerable to live better lives.

Georgetown's Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life gathers academic and labor leaders to discuss the economic pressures affecting American families as the nation prepares for the first U.S. visit of Pope Francis.

Nearly 150 rising juniors and seniors will this fall become part of the new Spirit of Georgetown Residential Academy, where undergraduates pledge to apply Georgetown’s values in their daily lives and seek a deeper appreciation of what comprises a Jesuit education.